Kingston FURY Beast 16GB 288-Pin PC RAM DDR5 5200 (PC5 41600) Desktop Memory Model KF552C40BB-16
- DDR5 5200 (PC5 41600)
- CAS Latency CL40
- Voltage 1.25V
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The Kingston FURY Beast KF552C40BB-16 is a 16GB DDR5 desktop memory module rated at 5200 MT/s, CL40, and 1.25V, suited to compatible AMD or Intel systems for everyday computing, gaming, or high-performance use.
Recommended For
- Desktop owners with a compatible DDR5 system who need one 16GB module to replace or add memory; check the motherboard’s supported memory speed and configuration first.
- Budget-conscious desktop builders who can start with 16GB on one DIMM and accept a possible gaming-performance tradeoff while planning a compatible memory upgrade later.
- Casual or GPU-limited gamers building a DDR5 desktop who prioritize getting a working 16GB configuration over maximizing frame rates; single-DIMM gaming results vary by processor and game.
- Desktop users seeking a straightforward DDR5-5200 CL40 module for everyday computing or light multitasking on a compatible system, rather than a higher-capacity memory setup.
Real-World Use Scenarios
- For a compatible DDR5 desktop used for web browsing, office work, video calls, and everyday multitasking, this 16GB module provides a straightforward memory upgrade; very memory-heavy workloads may still benefit from more total RAM.
- For a DDR5 gaming PC, it can serve as a single-module starting point, but gaming benchmarks show that one DIMM can reduce performance in some CPU-limited games compared with two DIMMs; running several apps alongside a game can also make 16GB restrictive.
- When a compatible desktop has an open memory slot and needs more capacity, this single 16GB module can be considered for an upgrade; check the motherboard’s memory support and configuration guidance before combining it with existing RAM.
- For a staged PC build, one module can get a compatible DDR5 system running now, with a possible later expansion; while it remains the only DIMM, some games may perform better with a two-DIMM setup.
- On a compatible Intel system with XMP support, enabling the module’s profile lets it run at its rated DDR5-5200 setting; without the profile, Kingston lists a DDR5-4800 default setting.
Spec Summary
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Best For | Desktop memory upgrades and gaming or high-performance systems using compatible AMD or Intel platforms |
| Capacity And Configuration | 16GB single module |
| Memory Type And Form Factor | DDR5 DIMM desktop memory with 288 pins |
| Speed And Latency | 5200 MT/s (DDR5-5200, PC5-41600) with CL40 latency |
| Voltage And Performance Profiles | 1.25V; supports AMD EXPO and Intel XMP 3.0 profiles with auto-overclocking |
| Platform Compatibility | Compatible with AMD and Intel systems, including listed AMD 600/800 Series and Intel 600/700/800 Series platforms |
| Physical Design | Black module with no LED lighting; 133.4 × 6.6 × 34.8 mm and 39 g |
| Model Identifiers | Kingston FURY Beast DDR5, Series FURY Beast, model KF552C40BB-16 |